Apllewhite has been giveing decent performances on special teams most of the year, including about 3 big stops against the Jets this season.

last night he seemed to be around the ball on most plays and made some crucial stops. He is big, a good hitter but not the faastest LB we have. I think he could be a young Foley, a hitter that closes down the middle of the field.

Apllewhite has been giveing decent performances on special teams most of the year, including about 3 big stops against the Jets this season.

last night he seemed to be around the ball on most plays and made some crucial stops. He is big, a good hitter but not the faastest LB we have. I think he could be a young Foley, a hitter that closes down the middle of the field.

Any of you got any thoughts on this kid?

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He has impressed me. There was one play where I saw him running toward the sideline to get involved in a play and he looked real quick to me. Anyone have any of his measurables in terms of speed?...

He seems like a tryer anyway and not someone content to show up and collect his paycheck ala Castillo (this guy is looking worse by the week imho) and Wilhelm. :icon_evil:

He's a decent number 2 option. I just don't think he is all that good. Granted he seemed to be around the ball often, but so did Weddle, actually Weddle really is around the ball often - that is his job as a free safety. Also the chiefs seemed to be running right at him so that could explain that. Now if he had a few pressured QB stats or sacks then I'd be on board.

He's a decent number 2 option. I just don't think he is all that good. Granted he seemed to be around the ball often, but so did Weddle, actually Weddle really is around the ball often - that is his job as a free safety. Also the chiefs seemed to be running right at him so that could explain that. Now if he had a few pressured QB stats or sacks then I'd be on board.

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.5 sacks in the few games he has played. Not super stats, but he is defending the middle of the field more than rushing the passer.

I like this kid's motor. He sure popped Bowe yesterday and knocked the ball loose. From what I have seen, he's not afraid to hit, his speed looks good and as someone else said, looks like Foley. I say keep him and give more time and send Wilhelm packing.

I don't think so. This season and Merriman being out showed how much of a force SM is and how much of leader he is on defense. I think AJ has learned a few lessons about letting people go too soon (Turner, Welker, Brees).

I don't think so. This season and Merriman being out showed how much of a force SM is and how much of leader he is on defense. I think AJ has learned a few lessons about letting people go too soon (Turner, Welker, Brees).

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I'll believe it when I see it. Until someone reins aJ in, he's gonna continue to run things HIS WAY. That's his arrogance getting the best of his intelligence.